氙 (xiān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 氙 (xiān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 氙 (xiān) means "xenon". with 7 strokes and the radical 气.

Q: How do you write 氙 stroke by stroke?

氙 has 7 strokes. The radical is 气. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 氙 and 氕?

氙 (xiān) and 氕 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 氙?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 气. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 氙?

Common words containing 氙 include: 氙气 (xiān qì) — xenon gas; 氙灯 (xiān dēng) — xenon lamp; 氙气灯 (xiān qì dēng) — xenon lamp.

How to Write 氙

The character 氙 (xiān) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 气 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

氙 is pronounced xiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means xenon.

Common Words with 氙

氙气 xiān qì

xenon gas

氙灯 xiān dēng

xenon lamp

氙气灯 xiān qì dēng

xenon lamp

Example Sentences

氙气可以发光。

xiān qì kě yǐ fā guāng

Xenon gas can emit light.

汽车用了氙灯。

qì chē yòng le xiān dēng

The car uses xenon lights.

氙气灯非常亮。

xiān qì dēng fēi cháng liàng

Xenon lamps are very bright.

Similar Characters

氕 piē

氖 nǎi

氘 dāo

Practice Writing 氙 (xiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 氙

What does 氙 (xiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 氙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 氙 and 氕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 氙?

What common words use 氙?

How to Write 氙 (xiān)